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Clients don’t come to me with their problems- they come to me with their solutions that have not been working. Most often the solutions (symptoms) make sense when viewed as being micro-adaptations to environmental stressors or an attempt to solve the problem. What I have found to be true and what the research also indicates is that a key factor in effective therapy, is the working relationship between the client and therapist.
At this point of the bio I can start throwing out many different treatment modalities that I use, explain my theoretical framework or use catchy phrases like 'unconditional positive regard, client centered treatment' however, I find that to be effective in my role I need to explain things in ways that they can easily be understood. I imagine that we all have an invisible bucket we carry around with us on a daily basis. Sometimes we add things (stressors) to our bucket and sometimes those around us dump their things in our bucket also. When our bucket has become overfilled, this is when problems begin to happen in our day to day lives. My goal is to give you a safe place to empty your overflowing bucket and learn ways to keep it from getting so filled up.
We will explore your issues, help you to articulate what you're feeling/thinking and strategize on how to make meaningful, lasting change. As a bonus, I might even make you crack a smile or laugh on occasion. Being human, we seek comfort and predictability. You are to be commended for stepping out of your comfort zone, choosing action rather than status quo! The personal growth and insight that can occur from our sessions is much like learning and preparing to do a backflip for the first time. Are you ready to do backflips?
Professional experience
7yrs in practice
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment Issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and Separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation/Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic Stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-Love, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Thom Barry. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Awesome
Written on Jan 18, 2023 after therapy with Thom for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Not platitudes but real things to think about, reflect on, and explore to reach a better set of tools to handle life’s changes.
Written on Jan 17, 2023 after therapy with Thom for 4 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Thom is such a resource on so many things. I always learn something new when we meet and look forward to our sessions. He’s flexible and makes hard topics easy to talk about. He gives clear guidance and helps put perspective to whatever you’re struggling with. Grateful to be able to work with him.
Written on Dec 29, 2022 after therapy with Thom for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
He’s extremely helpful. It’s like talking to an old friend with lots of wisdom. He doesn’t judge and he always gives you things to think about when the session is over.
Written on Nov 15, 2022 after therapy with Thom for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Awesome
Written on Nov 07, 2022 after therapy with Thom for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Thom is very knowledgeable and insightful and many different topics. He has helped me on my journey to mental stability and holds me accountable for keeping myself there.
Written on Oct 26, 2022 after therapy with Thom for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and eating disorders
Thom is a thoughtful and considerate therapist who gives useful insight to your needs.
Written on Oct 21, 2022 after therapy with Thom for 4 weeks on issues concerning grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
If you need someone to really support you & challenge your mind, to really be the therapist you need, Thom is the right person for you. Thom is my compass at times where I feel most confused. I’m grateful for his presence in my life. He’s the reason I haven’t gone back to toxic people and pushed through a very difficult period of my life.
Written on Sep 06, 2022 after therapy with Thom for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
So great!
Written on Jun 22, 2022 after therapy with Thom for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Excellent listener. Asks great questions. Offers solid advice. Had been a life changer for me so far
Written on May 27, 2022 after therapy with Thom for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Thom puts real effort into getting to know his clients. I appreciated his intentionality in finding resources right for me, and I was impressed by how well he spoke to my needs, sharing examples and stories applicable to my situation and field of interest that I had never heard of before. He helped me find blind areas I was unable to see in myself and in my decisions, and helped me be proactive about it.
Written on May 11, 2022 after therapy with Thom for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, anger management, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and addictions
Very easy to talk to and eager to help me
Written on Mar 31, 2022 after therapy with Thom for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Thom is incredibly personable and always listens carefully to what I'm saying. He always offers great real-world examples and metaphors that apply to whatever I'm dealing with that help me see things in a different perspective. I would recommend him to anyone looking for an interactive therapy experience with someone who really takes the time to understand what you're dealing with and offers concrete steps to deal with them.
Written on Mar 08, 2022 after therapy with Thom for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Thom is been amazing he makes me feel comfortable. Easy to talk to like an old friend that you have known forever.
Written on Feb 27, 2022 after therapy with Thom for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Thom has been wonderful. He’s incredibly knowledgeable on anxiety and trauma and has provided a ton of resources and tools to help me understand the root causes of my issues and how to address them. I’m very grateful for him and his dedication to helping me!
Written on Jul 14, 2021 after therapy with Thom for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coaching
Thom does a great all around job
Written on Apr 28, 2021 after therapy with Thom for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Really easy to talk to and very friendly.
Written on Apr 24, 2021 after therapy with Thom for 2 weeks on issues concerning anger management, and bipolar disorder
Thom has been very helpful as I go through the process of gaining a deeper understanding of my behaviour and my thinking. He has provided me with useful materials that I can answer and review. He is a good listener and provides advice impartially He has definitely imparted valuable learnings along the way. I am so thankful for Thom for going through this journey with me.
Written on Apr 22, 2021 after therapy with Thom for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
He shows that he cares always asks how I’m feeling and doing and has giving me great suggestions for dealing with my problems.
Written on Apr 07, 2021 after therapy with Thom for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Thom Barry is confident kind and compassionate as a counsellor. He offered non judgemental advice and offered tips and suggestions that were productive and have elicited extremely good results .
I am particularly impressed by his willingness to engage with holistic practice and it provides a reassuring insight in to medicine and the treatment of depressive disorders. also anyone whocan stay in the face of a storm literally is a good reassuring individual to have at the end of a phone!
Written on Mar 03, 2021 after therapy with Thom for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, and trauma and abuse
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